ROHNERT PARK, CALIF. – The Cal State San Marcos volleyball team dropped a three-set decision to Sonoma State in California Collegiate Athletic Association (CCAA) play on Tuesday at The Wolves' Den. The final scores were 25-13, 25-15 and 25-17.
 
Sonoma State out-hit the Cougars .376 to .132 in the match.
 
The Cougars fall to 4-11 overall and 1-6 in conference play.  The Seawolves improve to 7-4, 4-1 CCAA.
 
Junior Brooke Butler led the Cougars with eight kills and senior Taylor DeGraaf chipped in 11 digs. Senior Jordan Banich and freshman Faith Fortune tallied four blocks apiece.
 
The Cougars stayed within three points throughout the first part of opening set. The Seawolves put together an 11-1 run to win the set 25-13.
 
The second set was dominated by Sonoma State after jumping out to an 8-2 lead. The Seawolves cruised to a 25-15 victory.
 
The Cougars came alive after intermission, taking a quick 8-3 lead.  Sonoma State's offense caught fire and evened the set at 10-10.  The Seawolves pulled away with a 9-1 run and eventually took the set and match with a 25-17 third set win.
 
Caylie Seitz notched 12 kills and Rachel Andrews tallied six blocks to lead the Seawolves.
 
The Cougars continue their five-match road trip with stops this weekend at Cal Poly Pomona (Oct. 2) and Cal State Monterey Bay (Oct. 3).